Czarny () is a surname of
Polish language origin, related to
Czerny Czerny is a surname meaning "black" in some Slavic languages. It is one of many variant forms, including Czarny, Černý, Czernik, Cherney, and Čierny, among others.
People
Notable people with this surname include:
*Adalbert Czerny (1863−1941 ...
. Historically, it was also a nickname meaning "
black". It may refer to:
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Leszek Czarny
Leszek II the Black (c. 1241 – 30 September 1288), was a Polish prince of the House of Piast, Duke of Sieradz since 1261, Duke of Łęczyca since 1267, Duke of Inowrocław in the years 1273-1278, Duke of Sandomierz and High Duke of Poland from 1 ...
(c. 1241-1288), Polish prince
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Zawisza Czarny
}), he was revered as a brave knight. A monument to Zawisza at Golubac Fortress bears the inscription: "In Golubac, his life was taken by the Turks in 1428, the famous Polish knight, the symbol of courage and honor, Zawisza the Black. Glory to the ...
(c. 1379-1428), Polish knight and nobleman
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Polish-language surnames